Hello Rosson Researchers! I have just joined and was wondering if anyone is researching the family of James William Rosson and Permelia Harrison Shadrack. I'm glad to see the Rosson House link. My husband's great grandmother Mary Frances Rosson (dau of James and Permelia above) came out to Phoenix to see her brother Roland Rosson (of Rosson House in Phoenix AZ) Mary Frances told a story that they used to dress Roland as a girl during the Civil War. Supposedly the Rosson farm was near Cedar Mountain. I've seen the historical marker of the battle outside of Culpeper and we think that may be near the farm.

I have James William Rosson b. 21 Sept 1817 in Madison Co VA and died 7 Apr 1871 I believe in Culpeper. He married Permelia Harrison SHADRACH (dau. of Samuel Shadrack and Frances Garr) on 8 FEB 1847. Permelia was born 5 Oct 1826 and died 19 Jul 1902. She is buried in Huntington WV. Their children were 1. Mary Frances Rosson (m. James McClung) (2) Roland Lee Rosson (Flora Murray) (3) Nellie Elizabeth Rosson (m. James Shott)and (4) Phillpa Rosson(Russell Yowell).

I would like to know how all the Culpeper Rossons are related? Thanks!

I did hear a few years ago, that someone was writing a book, but i have no knowledge that it was ever published. That might be a partial listing.

I recieved my copy of that data about 5+ years ago from Vicki Knarr (who i haven't heard from in a few years)(E-mail me if you see this Vicki) who did alot of compiling. I have focused on my direct line. John J Rosson and his descendents and i'm actually planning on doing a book about them. I have started but still have lots of work to do to ensure it looks good.

I have gathered other details, from other spots here and there but i havent published my entire database online, i might but i Personally think people should have help, because my information may not be right. but its a starting point. I personally have about 688 Rosson in my File and 153 of them are Directly related to me as descendents of John J Rosson (this covers 8 Generations). There was only 1 other branch i know alot about but they are living close to my branch about (40 there).

If you go to Culpepper, you should also look in the surrouding counties. most of them came from Culpepper at one point in time around 1750.

http://www.antientpress.com/ has some books for the virginia area. I did have a list of Rosson from their books, but i cannot locate it.... but you can ask to see if they will provide that for you. it can save you some time for your next trip.

I have missed the boat. I wasnt able to trace up, so I started at the top and tried to work down. I have some old paperwork and the only clue says that my GG G/F probably came from NC. From my family names I would guess on which branch is mine.

Mark wrote:95% of the Rossons are decendent from the Culpepper Rosson'sI am from the william rosson family are you still reading these if you are write to me at joyrog@hughes.netThis is some of what i have...